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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 30.23 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 30.23 and 16.35 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 30.23 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/30.23 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 30.23 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.18/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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